Kwakiutl Texts

Kwakiutl Texts is a book written by Franz Boas, a renowned anthropologist and linguist. The book is a collection of traditional stories, myths, and legends of the Kwakiutl people, who are indigenous to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The stories are presented in their original Kwakiutl language, with English translations provided by Boas. The book is divided into three parts. The first part includes stories about the creation of the world, the origin of the Kwakiutl people, and their customs and traditions. The second part contains myths and legends about various supernatural beings, such as the Thunderbird and the Wild Woman of the Woods. The third part includes stories about the adventures of various Kwakiutl heroes and heroines, such as the story of the boy who became a killer whale.In addition to the stories themselves, the book also includes detailed introductions and notes by Boas, providing context and analysis of the stories. The book is considered a valuable resource for scholars of Native American folklore and linguistics, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the Kwakiutl people and their culture.Publications Of The Jesup North Pacific Expedition. New York: Memoirs Of The American Museum Of Natural History, December 1902. Whole Series, Vol. V. Anthropology, Vol. IV.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.